We are calling on everyone to get informed about the SCRD Riparian and Shoreline Protection Bylaw Amendments (Amending Zoning Bylaw No. 722.9 and 337.123), to provide feedback, and to attend the Public Hearing.
Step 1: Get Informed, it’s complicated!
- Start by watching the Riparian and Shoreline Protection Bylaw Amendments video. (Note: This video does not address all proposed changes)
- Read the SCRD Staff Report.
- Read the SCRD Public Hearing Info: June 11, 2024 News Release.
- Read the Area ‘A’ Advisory Planning Committee recommendations (Recommendation No. 2): July 26, 2023 Area A APC Minutes.
- Investigate the Let’s Talk Site: https://letstalk.scrd.ca/micro-policy-fix.
Step 2: Take Action.
- Send your comments via email to: publichearings@scrd.ca. (only emailed comments are considered “on the record”)
- Note: If you comment on the Let’s Talk website question portal, your comments will NOT be included as part of the Public Hearing comments.
Step 3: POSTPONED*: Participate in the Public Hearing on June 24, 2024, at 7PM.
- Join virtually or in-person at the SCRD’s Main Administration Building on Field Road in Sechelt https://www.scrd.ca/public-hearings.
We encourage all those living outside of SCRD jurisdiction to also check their local bylaws, as similar changes seem to be happening in other areas of the province.
*POSTPONED An important public meeting is being held this MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2024 at 7 PM at SCRD Field Road Offices, to implement this and other new restrictions on waterfront property in Area A and all Electoral Areas. Among them is changing ocean property setbacks from 7.5 meters to 15 meters. Please attend or send your comments to: publichearings@scrd.ca before noon on Monday. We suggest you start your comment with “I oppose the proposed zoning changes and object to them being described as ‘housekeeping’ items.” The Waterfront Protection Coalition release is partially excerpted below and was presented by and is being passed on with the permission of the WPC. For the full text of the release, please visit here.
